55Great spot! Nice bit of shade at the bottom by the fence and also along the side when we went around 2:30. Pups were WORN OUT afterwards! Excellent communication with the owner as well. We will definitely be back!Jennifer A.
Jennifer A.
September 2023
Great spot! Nice bit of shade at the bottom by the fence and also along the side when we went around 2:30. Pups were WORN OUT afterwards! Excellent communication with the owner as well. We will definitely be back!
55Location was very clean and safe for my dog. She liked running up and down the stairs between the patio and yard. Neighbors dog was very friendly and said a brief hello. Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
September 2023
Location was very clean and safe for my dog. She liked running up and down the stairs between the patio and yard. Neighbors dog was very friendly and said a brief hello.
55Super easy to find. Ample street parking. Lots of open space to play ball. There are prickly cactuses and agave plants along the retaining wall so be sure to establish leave it/no zones with your dog. Wyn H.
Wyn H.
October 2023
Super easy to find. Ample street parking. Lots of open space to play ball. There are prickly cactuses and agave plants along the retaining wall so be sure to establish leave it/no zones with your dog.
55awesome yard with plenty of space to play! just a heads up for reactive dog owners, the neighbors behind the tree line were hanging outside with their dogs too. it wasn’t an issue for us, but definitely be mindful towards the back fence if your pup doesn’t like others. we will definitely be back for more zoomies! Madison P.
Madison P.
October 2023
awesome yard with plenty of space to play! just a heads up for reactive dog owners, the neighbors behind the tree line were hanging outside with their dogs too. it wasn’t an issue for us, but definitely be mindful towards the back fence if your pup doesn’t like others. we will definitely be back for more zoomies!
55Great yard, very clean and had everything we needed. There is some great shade under the deck where the chairs are set up. My only qualm is that there are dogs on two sides of the fencing; the hedge side, and the tree side. The fencing behind the trees is high enough that no one can jump over it, but our reactive girls were definitely stressed out seeing eye to eye with another dog through the trees. On the hedge side, the dogs on the upstairs deck barked at us quite a bit and were in plain view since they were above us. Again, no way of the dogs actually interacting, but not ideal if you have super reactive pups like we do. I'm still giving 5 stars since I knew there was a chance we'd see other dogs going in, but I wanted to give a more thorough review to let others know!Yanina M.
Yanina M.
November 2023
Great yard, very clean and had everything we needed. There is some great shade under the deck where the chairs are set up. My only qualm is that there are dogs on two sides of the fencing; the hedge side, and the tree side. The fencing behind the trees is high enough that no one can jump over it, but our reactive girls were definitely stressed out seeing eye to eye with another dog through the trees. On the hedge side, the dogs on the upstairs deck barked at us quite a bit and were in plain view since they were above us. Again, no way of the dogs actually interacting, but not ideal if you have super reactive pups like we do. I'm still giving 5 stars since I knew there was a chance we'd see other dogs going in, but I wanted to give a more thorough review to let others know!
55Well-enclosed space with a mix of sun and shade. Street parking was plentiful. There was a dog in the neighbor's yard (on the other side of the fence). Not a problem for me, but something to consider if you have a reactive dog.Vikram J.
Vikram J.
December 2023
Well-enclosed space with a mix of sun and shade. Street parking was plentiful. There was a dog in the neighbor's yard (on the other side of the fence). Not a problem for me, but something to consider if you have a reactive dog.
55Nice yard with water bowl, balls and nice amount of shade. Clean and well fenced. The neighbors dogs came out but not for very long and they weren’t reactive, so my dogs didn’t react. Patio was very nice place to sit but my dogs didn’t let me sit much! Dawn K.
Dawn K.
September 2023
Nice yard with water bowl, balls and nice amount of shade. Clean and well fenced. The neighbors dogs came out but not for very long and they weren’t reactive, so my dogs didn’t react. Patio was very nice place to sit but my dogs didn’t let me sit much!
55Had a great time at this backyard. It had enough room to run with a well secured fence. Be sure to keep an eye on your pooches because there are some cactus plants but the grass was nice and it had lots of plants and trees to sniff. The slope of the backyard was good too because it really tires out the dogs running up and down playing fetch and chasing each other. Richard was really nice and helped me with the gate when i needed it. Overall it was a great time with my wife and three crazy dogs and I recommend this spot for anyone looking to wear out the dogs in a mellow environment at a good price point. Thanks againJon and Ratty A.
Jon and Ratty A.
February 2024
Had a great time at this backyard. It had enough room to run with a well secured fence. Be sure to keep an eye on your pooches because there are some cactus plants but the grass was nice and it had lots of plants and trees to sniff. The slope of the backyard was good too because it really tires out the dogs running up and down playing fetch and chasing each other. Richard was really nice and helped me with the gate when i needed it. Overall it was a great time with my wife and three crazy dogs and I recommend this spot for anyone looking to wear out the dogs in a mellow environment at a good price point. Thanks again
55Great yard and easy access. The dogs had a blast. I was able to book last minute within an hour and It went great. Super appreciated! There are dogs barking on multiple sides of the yard and poking heads but it’s fine if your dogs ignore it. Just a note for reactive puppies. Courtney M.
Courtney M.
February 2024
Great yard and easy access. The dogs had a blast. I was able to book last minute within an hour and It went great. Super appreciated! There are dogs barking on multiple sides of the yard and poking heads but it’s fine if your dogs ignore it. Just a note for reactive puppies.
55This is my first time using sniffspot and so far I am having a great experience. I appreciated that we had bowls, poop bags, and even balls for the dogs. My fur babies enjoyed your place and thank you for the hospitality. There is a dog next door but the place is very secure and there was no way of them interacting. Ismerai M.
Ismerai M.
February 2024
This is my first time using sniffspot and so far I am having a great experience. I appreciated that we had bowls, poop bags, and even balls for the dogs. My fur babies enjoyed your place and thank you for the hospitality. There is a dog next door but the place is very secure and there was no way of them interacting.
55My dogs had a great time. One loved playing fetch and the other just sniffing around the property. The property was clean and private. Thank you. Marie M.
Marie M.
February 2024
My dogs had a great time. One loved playing fetch and the other just sniffing around the property. The property was clean and private. Thank you.
55We decided to try sniffspot, and this was a great place to start! It was the perfect size for Oat, it does not take much for him to get tired. He ran up & down the hill, tried fetch, and sniffed around the bushes. We noticed the neighbors down the hill had dogs, and although there is a fence separating them it may not be ideal for reactive dogs. The host was communicative and immediately sent a message with instructions once I booked. There was ample street parking and the yard was easy to spot. Overall, it was a great first experience!Olivia C.
Olivia C.
March 2024
We decided to try sniffspot, and this was a great place to start! It was the perfect size for Oat, it does not take much for him to get tired. He ran up & down the hill, tried fetch, and sniffed around the bushes. We noticed the neighbors down the hill had dogs, and although there is a fence separating them it may not be ideal for reactive dogs. The host was communicative and immediately sent a message with instructions once I booked. There was ample street parking and the yard was easy to spot. Overall, it was a great first experience!
55Great spot, my dogs really enjoyed running around.
There's a spot on the bottom corner that can be an issue with reactive dogs like mine because they saw a dog but I distracted them and it wasn't an issue the rest of the time :)Ana R.
Ana R.
March 2024
Great spot, my dogs really enjoyed running around.
There's a spot on the bottom corner that can be an issue with reactive dogs like mine because they saw a dog but I distracted them and it wasn't an issue the rest of the time :)
55The dogs had a blast. Big yard great for running around! One of my dogs is a foster and she has been only in an apartment and on leash. Loved seeing her be able to run circles! Highly recommend ivy d.
ivy d.
March 2024
The dogs had a blast. Big yard great for running around! One of my dogs is a foster and she has been only in an apartment and on leash. Loved seeing her be able to run circles! Highly recommend
55Chose not to let my dogs play because a rain storm came out of no where (didn’t want to deal with dirty, wet dogs in my car) but host was awesome & super communicative. & I hope to come back when the sun is shining 😀Morgan H.
Morgan H.
March 2024
Chose not to let my dogs play because a rain storm came out of no where (didn’t want to deal with dirty, wet dogs in my car) but host was awesome & super communicative. & I hope to come back when the sun is shining 😀
55My 2 Huskies had a fabulous time! There is however one concern and that’s the low barrier from the raised patio down to the yard, which my dogs were jumping from, and on the side, they could’ve jumped into the neighbors yard. I still think it’s a great spot though, but even better for the less daring, less athletic dogs. Kamala J.
Kamala J.
March 2024
My 2 Huskies had a fabulous time! There is however one concern and that’s the low barrier from the raised patio down to the yard, which my dogs were jumping from, and on the side, they could’ve jumped into the neighbors yard. I still think it’s a great spot though, but even better for the less daring, less athletic dogs. 
How do La Mesa's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our La Mesa dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the La Mesa area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 146 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 15 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.